Tag Archives: Australia

Sunday Afternoon Braai

Posted on November 24, 2015 by vanbraman

On Sunday I was invited to an afternoon braai. This may be an unfamiliar word to you, so I will explain that braai is Afrikaans for barbecue or grill. There is another compound word braaivleis that means grilled meat. The preacher … Continue reading →

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Under the Microscope

Posted on April 22, 2014 by vanbraman

Today I finished reading a great autobiography by Professor Earl Owen. He tells his life story in under the microscope: The Story of an Australian Medical Pioneer. I found out about this book when I was in Australia earlier this year. … Continue reading →

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